Applied Management Engineering, Inc.

APPLIED MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING, INC. (AME), located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, specializes in facility engineering, facilities management and condition assessment consulting services for both public and private sector organizations.

Since 1980, AME has set industry standards for facilities management consulting.

    - Facility Condition Assessment
    - Facilities Management Consulting
    - Maintenance and Repair Cost Estimating
    - Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Programs
    - Facilities Management Training
    - Re-engineering and Rightsourcing Analysis
    - Facilities Management Software Development and Evaluation

Why Choose AME?

    - Continually setting industry standards.
    - A focus on core services.
    - Innovative approaches & solutions to key issues in facilities management.
    - Qualified staff motivated to develop & deliver a superior product.
    - Services that exceed client expectations.
    - Partnering with clients to achieve enhancements in services.
    - Specialists in Facility Management.

AME's corporate philosophy encompasses all these reasons. Clients working with AME recognize our focused commitment to each project and continued relationships. An energetic corporation, AME continues to expand its resources and capabilities in all fields of facilities management and engineering and condition assessment consulting. Its reputation as an innovative leader results from an ability to exceed client's expectations.

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Condition Assessment is the foundation of a proactive approach to maintenance. Understanding the condition of assets-and planning accordingly for their care-can save 40%-60% in maintenance. This proactive approach allows for more accurate funding projects and minimizes the risk of unexpected and costly component failures. There are four key steps in effective management of assets:

1. Assess facility condition to establish meaningful baseline data through a detailed, structured process.

2. Estimate short and long-range maintenance needs using the data obtained from actual field assessment.

3. Determine the effect of alternative reinvestment rates on short and long-term asset conditions using decision support models.

4. Communicate the asset condition and impact on mission support to governing boards, senior management, and line management responsible for maintaining the capital assets. AME's capital improvement plans and condition assessment programs to provide a decision tool for real property management. AME's product and process meet, and exceed, the guidelines set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in Baseline Property Condition Assessments (No. E2018-99). In addition, an up-to-date inventory of infrastructure assets and estimated maintenance costs based on accurate data satisfies the modified reporting requirements of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statements 34 and 35. The AME process uses several key components which sets it apart from other approaches:

Key personnel with extensive maintenance management background
In-house design of methodology and software system
Standardization of processes/costing/reporting
Utilization of client requirements for enhancements
Flexibility to accommodate diverse client base

AME's experience with a wide range of facility environments has enabled us to position you to sell the need for additional funding and the tools for decision making and success in the long term.

Facility Management Consulting - Through its Maintenance Management Audit, AME can measure and improve an organization's productivity. By systematically reviewing and evaluating existing procedures, practices and support documents, AME will determine an effectiveness rating. This rating takes into consideration:

Organizational structure for a proactive approach.
Proper identification and classification of work.
Basing work planning and budgeting on priorities and accurate estimates.
Personnel, materials, training, supervision and other support.
Performance benchmarks and standards

An effectiveness rating measures the organization's management productivity compared to accepted standards. Once completed, it forms the basis for a formal improvement plan, including specific actions, goals and timetables. Some recommendations resulting from the Maintenance Management Audit may include:

Changing organization and staffing
Outsourcing
Creating position/job descriptions
Revamping work procedures
Developing control procedures
Devising resource management techniques

Revising scheduling
Controlling inventory
Determining benchmarks
Establishing management reports
Instituting or modifying labor standards

Management structure and process directly affect workforce productivity. By improving processes and thus increasing productivity, the same amount of work can be accomplished for less money, thereby freeing funds for other projects.

Maintenance and Repair Cost Estimating

AME has developed and designed a maintenance and repair cost estimating system with over 4,400 items, which considers unit cost in labor hours and material dollars for each craft involved, the building system code, and a standardized corrective action. Where applicable, demolition, setup and cleanup costs are also incorporated. With this system, costs reflect local conditions based on actual labor rates and generate real-cost versus a national average. This comprehensive database includes over 90% of the corrective actions and/or renewal requirements identified during a typical condition assessment process. Yet it flexible enough to override standard costs given unusual circumstances or to reflect actual conditions.

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

Equipment does not last forever. A corrosive environment, poor installation, lack of maintenance and excessive use can accelerate the deterioration of equipment. Therefore, it is essential to predict problems and prevent them from happening. Predictive maintenance uses technology to generate a signature for dynamic equipment to identify most mechanical and electrical problems before failure. With the predictive maintenance method, you can identify the warning signs of a failing component, such as vibration energy, heat variances, and lubrication degradation and contamination. Preventive maintenance is generally accepted as a cost-effective approach to extending equipment life. Operating equipment to failure typically costs two to four times more than maintaining it. Costs can escalate when unexpected equipment failure harms personnel, releases flammable or polluting material, interrupts service, and/or causes collateral damage.

Unexpected failures can interrupt the mission of the facility and may cause damage well beyond the affected component.
The application of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance to a facility or significant equipment can result in:

Preventing catastrophic failures.
Reducing systems and equipment downtime.
Eliminating premature replacement of systems and equipment.
Reducing the probability of damage to other equipment, personnel, and facilities.

AME can develop a cost effective preventive and predictive maintenance program utilizing any computerized maintenance management system. We have developed maintenance standards, based upon manufacturers' recommendations, industry-accepted practices, and sound engineering judgment, that include procedures, recommended maintenance frequencies, and estimated labor-hour requirements.

Facilities Management Training

Operating an effective organization means maintaining a corporate knowledge base of information. Changing technology, as well as continual re-alignment of workplace priorities, necessitates that employees receive ongoing training. In response to this need, AME has created several programs designed to ensure that your organization remains on the cutting edge of industry standards. The company has provided both formal and informal training programs to update managers, supervisors, and technical and operations personnel with the information and techniques used in today's facility management environment. These programs include:

Maintenance Management
Planning, Estimating, and Work Control
Productivity Measurement
Developing and Managing Condition Assessment Programs
Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Program Development

AME has a track record of training client in-house resources for future condition assessments. The condition assessment training is integrated with the training on the Facility Condition Information System. Combining classroom and field exercises, the training includes:

An overview of the assessment program and its purpose
Standardize data collection formats
Development of the assessment process and methods
Priority and ranking criteria
Cost estimating procedures
Development of the Assessment Team concept

With the cost of operating and maintaining today's complex facilities running into the millions of dollars, uninformed decisions can have significant financial impact. With proper training, managers can make business case decisions resulting in significant savings and the opportunity for your organization to excel.

Re-Engineering & Rightsourcing

Through re-engineering, all organizational functions are examined for improvement. To ensure a fair and adequate assessment, re-engineering requires an objective view of the organization and is often most successful when performed by an outside third party. Identifying and examining organizational functions, using unconstrained best practice methodologies, can generate more efficient processes. Functions that can be outsourced will be identified. This process of reorganizing and reassigning resources and determining in-house and outsourced functions is commonly referred to as rightsourcing.

Outsourcing a service is not always the best solution, as the wrong provider can jeopardize vital operations. An outsourcing provider must be capable of providing the skills and level of service that are critical to the organization. The following questions can help identify the right vendor:

What is the outsourcing provider's service commitment history?
How will the account be managed? How will day-to-day operations be handled, and how quickly will emergencies be addressed?
What are the provider's capabilities and experience, quality assurance process and performance methodologies?
Does the outsourcing provider fully understand your needs and expectations?
Can the provider supply the right number of skilled personnel, tools and equipment, to perform the job?
Is the provider organization vendor financially stable and sound?

While many forces, everything from anticipated cost savings to lack of skilled workers, make outsourcing attractive to facility managers, approximately 30% of outsourcing customers have reported being either neutral or dissatisfied with their outsourcing arrangements. Therefore, it is essential that the right outsourcing vendor be identified and managed.
AME can help make the right choice for the right job. AME has authored several outsource maintenance service and operational publications, including information on:

Fire Alarm Systems	High Voltage Electrical Systems
HVAC Systems Steam Systems	Natural Gas Systems
Custodial Services	Painting Services
Elevator Maintenance	Industrial Plant Cleaning
Custodial Services	Fire Suppression Systems
Chilled Water Systems	Compressed Air Systems
Water Treatment Systems	Carpentry Services
Ground Maintenance	Hospital Equipment Systems

AME's approach is focused on making you competitive as a facilities service provider while meeting the expectations of your customers.

Maintenance Management Software Selection & Implementation

AME assists in defining, selecting, and implementing an automated maintenance management and space management solutions, including assistance in:

Conducting focus groups
Developing a requirements document
Identifying process issues
Developing Requests for Proposal
Identifying potential vendors
Evaluating vendor proposals
Rating and ranking vendor proposals and costs
Facilitating implementation of the selected solution

An expertise in facility management and systems enables AME to ask vendors detailed questions and gauge the responses. AME provides a low-cost alternative for implementation, which ensures a turnkey product and maximum product functionality.

Facility Condition Information System (FCIS)

AME has remained a leader in developing and using technology for its professional consulting services. The company initially developed its Facility Condition Information System to support in-house condition assessment services. As demand for products and services increased, AME began offering FCIS to clients to proactively manage their facilities condition. We continue to use FCIS daily and welcome enhancement suggestions from our clients. The multi-user FCIS is commercially available for Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000 and XP environments.

Features:

Fully integrated software package, not merely a database.
Uses standardized AME developed pricing table based on industry accepted sources.
Pricing may be tailored and changed to reflect site-specific conditions.
Assets can stand alone or be linked to "parents".
Asset inventory, including photos, AutoCAD floor plans, and linked files.
Detailed deficiency data, including photos and locations on floor plans.
Prioritized and ranked deficiencies.
Flexible and powerful reporting, including summaries by craft and component.
Current, annual and long range maintenance requirement plans and reports.
Comprehensive comparisons of asset condition by use, age and outstanding maintenance requirements.
Automated presentation quality graphical reports.
Ability to package deficiencies into projects.
Powerful import/export features allowing the use of many other software packages.

Platform:

FCIS is written in Microsoft Visual FoxPro, an Open Database Compliant product, allowing for easy interface with software packages written in such languages as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Access.
FoxPro is consistently benchmarked as the fastest PC database language available.
The database is scalable and able to handle any size client.
FoxPro significantly exceeds capabilities of Access according to Microsoft.
No expensive Database Administrator is needed. All database tasks are bundled utilities.
No costly and confusing licensing required for FoxPro
Overall, FoxPro is the best platform for a condition assessment application.

Network:

FCIS will run on all popular network environments.
FCIS can be run both locally as well as remotely.
FCIS is a multi-user application with no licensing differences based on number of users.

Internet:

AME has chosen to implement specialized technologies rather than create an Internet or light version of our software.
Using third-party software, FCIS is configured to run inside any major web browser.
Virtual Private Networking (VPN) technology allows access directly over high-speed Internet. This approach is not limited by HTML functionality.

Support:

No cost quarterly system upgrades.
No cost telephone support.
Direct support from developers.

AME maintains superior product by continually enhancing our process and system based on your needs. This continuing interaction with clients has allowed us to remain a leader.

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Facility Condition Information System (FCIS)

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Over the years AME has remained a leader in developing and using technology for its professional consulting services. The company initially developed its Facility Condition Information System to support in-house condition assessment services. As demand for products and services increased, AME began offering FCIS to clients to proactively manage their facilities condition. We continue to use FCIS daily and welcome enhancement suggestions from our clients. The multi-user FCIS is commercially available for Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000 and XP environments.

Features:

Fully integrated software package, not merely a database
Uses standardized AME-developed pricing table based on industry accepted sources
Pricing may be tailored and changed to reflect site-specific conditions.
Assets can stand alone or be linked to "parents".
Asset inventory, including photos, AutoCAD floor plans, and linked files.
Detailed deficiency data, including photos and locations on floor plans.
Prioritized and ranked deficiencies.
Flexible and powerful reporting, including summaries by craft and component.
Current, annual and long range maintenance requirement plans and reports.
Comprehensive comparisons of asset condition by use, age and outstanding maintenance requirements.
Automated presentation quality graphical reports.
Ability to package deficiencies into projects.
Powerful import/export features allowing the use of many other software packages.

Platform:

FCIS is written in Microsoft Visual FoxPro, an Open Database Compliant product, allowing for easy interface with software packages written in such languages as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Access.

Advantages:

FoxPro is consistently benchmarked as the fastest PC database language available.
The database is scalable and able to handle any size client.
FoxPro significantly exceeds the capabilities of Access according to Microsoft.
No expensive Database Administrator is needed. All database tasks are bundled utilities.
No costly and confusing licensing required for FoxPro.
Overall, FoxPro is the best platform for a condition assessment application.

Network:

FCIS will run on all popular network environments.
FCIS can be run both locally as well as remotely.
FCIS is a multi-user application with no licensing differences based on number of users.

Internet:

AME has chosen to implement specialized technologies rather than create an Internet or light version of our software.
Using third-party software, FCIS is configured to run inside any major web browser.
Virtual Private Networking (VPN) technology allows access directly over high-speed Internet.
This approach is not limited by HTML functionality.

Support:

No cost quarterly system upgrades.
No cost telephone support.
Direct support from developers.

AME maintains superior product by continually enhancing our process and system based on your needs. This continuing interaction with clients has allowed us to remain a leader.

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Federal Government	Home
Department of Defense Department of Energy Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Land Management General Services Administration International Monetary Fund National Park Service National Aeronautics and Space Administration Public Works and Government Services Canada

State & Municipal
Bureau of Buildings and Grounds, VA City of Durham, NC City of Glendale, CA City of Henderson, NV City of Houston, TX City of Miami, FL City of Milwaukee, WI City of San Jose, CA City of San Diego, CA City of Virginia Beach, VA County of Baraga, MI County of Fairfax, VA	County of Montgomery, MD County of San Mateo, CA County of Spotsylvania, VA Department of Mental Health, VA Department of Juvenile Justice, VA State Council of Higher Education, VA State of Colorado State of Kansas State of South Carolina Town of Chapel Hill, NC Village of Oak Park, IL

K-12
Bureau of Indian Affairs Canyon Independent School District, TX Emma Willard School, NY Fairview School District, PA Goose Creek CISD, TX Loudoun County Public Schools, VA Norfolk Public Schools, VA Richland School District Two, SC St. Johnsbury Academy, VT Sidwell Friends School, D.C. South Kingstown Schools, RI Wake County Public Schools, NC Washoe County School District, NV

Higher Education
Brown University California Culinary Academy Carleton University Carnegie Mellon University Duke University George Mason University Haverford College Montgomery College Northwestern University North Harris Motgomery Community College Ohio University Ohio State University Oregon Health and Science University	Pennsylvania University San Jacinto College University of Massachusetts University of Minnesota University of Pittsburgh University of Regina University of Rochester University of Vermont University of Virginia Valencia Community College Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Community College System

Private Sector
Booz Allen Hamilton Brown & Root Services Pioneer Delaware North Company Fluor Daniel Inc. Johnson Controls Maximus Newport News Shipbuilding PBS&J Price Waterhouse Coopers Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield R.S. Means Company, Inc. URS Corporation Walt Disney World Company

Medical
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, CA Indian Health Service Memorial Herman City Hospital Naval Hospital, Quantico, VA Naval Medical Clinic, Annapolis, MD Oregon Health & Science University Parkland Health & Hospital System UVA Medical Center

Airports
Baltimore/Washington International Airport Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Reno/Tahoe International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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Through the years we have recognized the advantages of establishing strategic teaming alliances with recognized industry. Through these alliances we ensure that the most current standards and applications are used for any given project.
The Friday Group
The Friday Group is a woman-owned consulting firm incorporated in 1989 and headquartered in its own historic building in the White's Row section of Annapolis, Maryland. The company was formed to offer strategies and solutions to problems encountered in commercial business and government.

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We feel especially proud that AME's approach to many facility management issues have such wide acceptance that we are continually requested to share our ideas. These ideas are provided to the industry by our participation or authorship of topical publications.

AME authored Managing the Facilities Portfolio published by the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), one of the most highly respected organizations in the field of higher education. The underlying basis of this publication is managing facilities, the single largest group of assets owned by a college and university, as a portfolio. This book provides a proven approach for identifying and documenting repair, maintenance, and renewal needs. NACUBO's endorsement of our concepts serves as guidance for virtually every college and university in the United States.

AME's unique methodology in reviewing overall maintenance management effectiveness, Maintenance Management Audit, was selected by Means to be published upon its initial review. This publication was cited at the national meeting of International Facilities Management Associates (IFMA) by IBM for its contribution in the ISO 9000 program in pursuing excellence in facilities management. It provides a framework for organizations to systematically review, analyze, and recommend improvements in performance. The basis of any maintenance management program is the development and implementation of a preventive maintenance (PM) program. A common missing element is the application of a vigorous set of standards.

AME developed the standards published in the PM section of Facilities Maintenance and Repair Cost Data, an R.S. Means Company. Inc, publication. These standards cover checklists, schedules, and estimated hours for more than 80% of installed plant equipment typically found in facilities.

AME's most recent publication for R.S. Means Company is titled Preventive Maintenance for Higher Education Facilities, a unique concept and approach to the issue of PM program requirements. The book includes PM models that enable a facility manager to project resources required for PM and the ability to analyze a phased implementation approach. It provides valuable information needed to convince customers and administrators that a proactive PM program is an effective and cost saving approach.

AME was the only corporate member of the review committee for the Stewardship of Federal Facilities (National Research Council), the latest guidance that deals with federal facilities. The book discusses a proactive strategy for managing the nation's public assets. The ownership of real property represents an obligation to invest in the present as well as the future.

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2009 Exhibit/Event Schedule
Conference/Show	When	Where

NFM & T	Mar 9 � 12	Baltimore
APWA-VA/DC	May 6 � 8	Roanoke
STAR-Mass	May 20 � 21	Boston
APPA	Jul 9 � 10	Vancouver
APWA	Sep 12 � 16	Columbus
Facility Decisions	Sep 21 � 23	Las Vegas
CEFPI	Sep 26 � 29	Washington, DC
IFMA	Oct 6 � 9	Orlando
Cap & FM Show	Nov	Chantilly, VA

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Employment

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AME is always seeking experienced engineering and engineering tech personnel to perform facility condition assessment of large and small buildings. Experience with civil, electrical, and mechanical building systems and cost estimating is required. Computer literacy along with good written and oral communication skills is critical.

Extensive travel is required.

Full, part-time, and consulting positions are available. Salaries are commensurate with experience.

Please submit resume with salary requirements and availability to Cindy Lucero at jobs@ameinc.biz

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Contacts
Douglas W. Kincaid / P.E President/General Manager doug@ameinc.biz		Michael Chrisman Project Manager mikec@ameinc.biz
Robert G. Brooks / P.E Business Development Manager bob@ameinc.biz		Phil Hayes Project Manager philh@ameinc.biz
Cheryl Dronzek Vice President/Information Technology Manager cheryl@ameinc.biz		Allen H. Shires Project Manager allen@ameinc.biz
Cynthia M. Lucero Graphical Information Manager cindy@ameinc.biz		Dean Tribbett Project Manager dean@ameinc.biz
Eddie Mason Systems Administrator eddie@ameinc.biz

Applied Management Engineering, Inc., 200 Golden Oak Court, Suite 300, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
Phone: (757) 498-4400	Toll free: (800) 532-0763	Fax: (757) 498-4985

Stay tuned for updated information about recent events for AME!

Stay tuned for updated information
about recent events for AME!